Gray Yarn on DIY Hanging Wreath

Draw and Cut Out Bat Silhouette

Trace or freehand the silhouette of a bat onto craft foam with black pen or marker (Image 1) then cut out silhouette with scissors (Image 2). Repeat the process to make multiple bats in assorted sizes.

Bat Silhouette on Craft Foam for Hanging Halloween Wreath

Trace or freehand the silhouette of a bat onto craft foam with black pen or marker then cut out silhouette with scissors. Repeat the process to make multiple bats in assorted sizes.

Halloween Bat Cut-Out With Glued Floral Wire

Attach Bats to Wreath and Adorn With Ribbon

Wrap the ends of the floral wire around the wreath until each bat is "flying" 1 to 2 inches above the wreath's surface (Image 1). Tip: To ensure the look is balanced, space bats 3 to 6 inches apart. Wrap ribbon around top of wreath (Image 2) and use it to hang finished wreath on your front door, over a mirror or in your home's entryway (Image 3).

"Flying" Bats on Halloween Wreath

Wrap the ends of the floral wire around the wreath until each bat is "flying" 1 to 2 inches above the wreath's surface.

A metal lamp frame and chicken wire are repurposed for this simple project that can be decorated for all seasons. Paint them black and add artificial spiders to create a creepy cobweb effect that is perfect for Halloween.